Lincoln Co. hunter dead; cause unknown

A hunter was found unresponsive Saturday night in the woods in the town of Russell near Gleason in Lincoln County, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department.

Town of Russell first responders arrived on the scene at Town Hall Road near Dudley Road, where they took over CPR from an off-duty Everest Metro police officer who was the victim's hunting companion. Rescue efforts were continued by Merrill Fire Department paramedics, but the victim was pronounced dead at 7 p.m. The Town of Russell Fire Department assisted at the scene

The cause of the 51-year-old Antigo man's death is being investigated, but foul play is not suspected. The victim's name will be released Sunday afternoon.

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Lincoln Co. hunter dead; cause unknown

A hunter was found unresponsive Saturday night in the woods in the town of Russell near Gleason in Lincoln County, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department.

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